Author: Geoffrey Daniels

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“Not By Works” 

If anyone thinks that they can get to heaven by works, even if the works are considered  “good works” by man’s standards, they are sadly mistaken. The Word of God plainly states: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Ephesians 2:8,9). The biblical text essentially includes these words: Not a result of works, so that no one may boast. God knows how mankind operates on the basis of his sinful thoughts and deeds.   The Lord Jesus Christ paid the […]

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Jesus’ Blood and its Significance!

“God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).  Because of sin, the world has always been in sinful rebellion against God. But in spite of this, God loves the world. And His desire is that sinful man be reconciled to Him. This has been made possible through the reconciling work of Jesus Christ on the cross. The Bible says, “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or […]

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How Godly Are You?”

What is the Bible on this topic? In his letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul writes: “But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content” (1 Timothy 6:6-8). No newborn is able to bring anything into the world. Neither can the deceased take anything out of the world. This is a stark reality of life that no one can deny or change. Perhaps some may even try to prove otherwise. Paul. Said: “For I have learned […]

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The Power of Prayer

“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working” (James 5:16). Prayer is communication with God Almighty, the Christian’s ‘heavenly Father.’ During prayer, we direct our thoughts toward God to make known to Him our needs and wishes. And also to wait for His response to our request(s).  It is not that God doesn’t know what we are going to pray about before we do. God is omniscient, that is, He is all-knowing. He knows everything in the past and in the future. And that includes us as well. He promises, “Before they call I will answer; and while they […]

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Choices, Choices, Choices

Everyone has to make choices; it is an inescapable, essential part of daily life. The choices we make can define us to a certain extent. The result can either be good or bad, acceptable or unacceptable. However, because there can be dire consequences of our choices, caution and wisdom should be exercised.  When God created man, He gave man a “free will” of his own; so that man could choose to do whatever he pleases — whether for good or evil. There are several instances recorded in the Bible where personal choices had led to disastrous outcomes; notably Adam, God’s […]

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“Let us be Doers of the Word!”

The Bible states:”But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22).  It is absolutely essential for believers in the Lord Jesus Christ to put in practice the teachings and instructions of God’s Holy Word. How else can we live spiritually productive, God-pleasing lives and thereby obtain the blessings God has in store for us? The word “do” is an action verb, which means to “act on,” or “to carry out” what is required to be done. The Bible tells us what God requires His children to do: Here’s just one example: “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing, give […]

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“This One Thing”

“One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple” (Psalm 27:4).  This Psalm is a declaration of King David’s triumphant faith and love for God. David had adjusted his life to one top priority. He states, “One thing I have asked of the LORD.” Like David, could one of our top priorities in life be to go to the house of God for worship, praise and thanksgiving whenever church […]

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“What’s up with the Church?”

Maybe if different people were asked their thoughts about the “church,” there would be a variety of answers or opinions. The church is not a building as some assume. The Lord Jesus Christ said: “I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18).  “The word “church” (GK. ekklesia, from a verb meaning to call out) is used of any assembly and in itself implies no more than a gathering of people who have been called forth, e.g. the town meeting at Ephesus (Acts 19:41), and Israel, called out of Egypt and assembled in the wilderness (Acts 7:38). […]

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“To Me To Live Is Christ”

“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). This is a very strong, personal testimony by the Apostle Paul. And when we study the life of the apostle we realize that every word of this statement is absolutely true. It is most amazing that for one who suffered so much as Paul did, yet he was resolutely committed to live the Christian life to its fullest extent. “Paul had suffered greatly (2 Cor. 11:24-28), so no one could blame him for wanting to go home to heaven and into the comforting arms of the Savior—his […]

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Can Your Faith Move Mountains?

f asked this question, how would you answer? First, let’s consider the meaning of faith. The dictionary gives two definitions of faith. The first is “complete trust or confidence in someone or something.” And the second is “strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.”       The Bible explains what faith is: “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). For the Christian, the object of faith is complete and unwavering trust and hope in the God of the Scriptures and His […]